Ruff
Calidris pugnax
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Birdomnivore
The ruff is a sociable shorebird that breeds in northern Eurasia's damp meadows and marshes. Come winter, it travels in big flocks to warmer places across Europe, Africa, Asia, and even Australia.
- Gathers in massive groups during migration and winter months.
- Nests in wet, grassy areas across northern Eurasia.
- A medium-sized wader with a preference for marshy habitats.
WetlandGrasslandEuropeAsiaAfrica
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Calidris pugnax
- Habitat
- Wetland, Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia, Africa
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
